Petruth Paddocks
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- Spacious, relaxing and free-range camping with clean facilities
- Stunning views overlooking the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels
- Fires encouraged: pits, kindling and logs delivered at a small charge
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Music must be turned off at 10pm in the Family Field and 11pm in the Chill-out Field, after which voices must be lowered. Pets are not permitted on the furniture in the accommodation units. Please state a group name in your booking notes if you would like to be pitched as a group – maximum 10 people. Adult groups of 5-10 people will be charged a £150 good behaviour bond ; the site will contact you 2 weeks before arrival to collect a card payment. Electric pitches: the electric hook-up cost includes 8 kWh per stay. Further usage is metered on site at £0.37 per kWh and must be topped up at reception. Unused credit can be refunded at the end of your stay, make a note of your balance and visit reception to arrange. Black sacks are not allowed on site, guests will be provided with sacks and buckets for transporting rubbish to the recycling point.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
19 
Electric grass pitch
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 8m depth (96m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 plus taxes or fees £4
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 11m width × 12m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 plus taxes or fees £4
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 plus taxes or fees £1
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Bell tent (no pets)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jemima Puddle Duck shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Jeremy Fisher shepherd's hut
8 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Peter Rabbit shepherd's hut
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 plus taxes or fees £1
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This large, well-maintained campsite offers a relaxed atmosphere, excellent facilities including consistently clean toilets and showers, and a great location within walking distance of Cheddar village. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and the variety of on-site amenities such as food vans and a bar. While generally well-regarded, some visitors noted it can be busy, particularly at weekends, with occasional noise and queues for facilities. The site's commitment to recycling and its dog-friendly policies are also highlighted.
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Food services on site were good.…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Food services on site were good. Shower was hot and powerful.
Disliked Unfortunately, our experience of this campsite was not a positive one.
We are a young-ish couple and asked to be put in the 'quiet couple field'. However, this field was not quiet. Families were settled in here, the main path to Cheddar ran at the edge of it, vehicle traffic was passing through and there was an industrial estate opposite, where an engineering company was working loudly until 11pm and then there was a delivery at 3am with lorries unloading, metal shutters opening and people talking. Then at 6am it was like business as usual. And this was a Saturday into a Sunday so not what you would expect.
Queues for toilets and showers were dirty.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Kelly. We're very sorry to hear that your stay didn't meet your expectations.
We do have families who request quieter pitches, and we would normally place them in a different area of our six-acre Quieter field and would usually provide more guidance on where to pitch. In particular, we would usually advise against pitching close to our entrance track, as the neighbouring business occasionally has to respond to emergency call-outs, which can result in vehicle movements at unsociable hours. We clearly fell short in communicating this, and we apologise.
Regarding the toilet and shower facilities, they were being cleaned throughout the day, with cleaning taking place for up to 16 hours daily. However, after the first overnight rain we'd had in weeks, the dead grass across the site was inevitably carried into the facilities by foot traffic. While this explains the condition you experienced, we appreciate that it doesn't change your impression, and we're sorry they weren't at the standard you expected.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve both our communication with guests and the experience we provide. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future.
Jules and the team
Community vibe…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Community vibe
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Great for families not so much of you prefer quiet time
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lots of toilets and showers onsite entertainment and food stalls, shop etc
Disliked Chaotic pitches really on top of each other , felt very crammed in.we asked for a quiet area but had others very close to us on both sides
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We liked the location to the…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We liked the location to the gorge and caves. We appreciated the friendliness of the site and found the facilities were great.
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From the manager: So good to hear we looked after you and you enjoyed our campsite and the surrounding area!
Jules and the team
Big site with everything you will…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Big site with everything you will ever need while camping. Staff were brilliant all day and night. Charging points as we had non electric pitch were very handy. Great location too as Cheddar village is a 20min walk away.
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Wonderful campsite with very clean toilets…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderful campsite with very clean toilets and showers. Great location and overall a wonderful weekend.
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Well run and great location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Well run and great location
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Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Die Lage des Campingplatzes war wundervoll und idyllisch. Die Mitarbeiter*innen waren super freundlich! Trotz viel Betrieb am Wochenende war die Stimmung super entspannt und der Aufenthalt war sehr ruhig und angenehm. Wir haben den Campingplatz in der gleichen Woche erneut hier gebucht.
Disliked Bei den Sanitäranlagen gab es hin und wieder technische defekte (Defekter Ablauf im Waschbecken, Seifenspender oder Handtrockner kaputt). Darüber war es auch nur bedingt. Allerdings ist das bei so einem großen Campingplatz ab Mitte des Abends kaum verwunderlich.
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I would recommend and use again
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loads of open space, quiet, clean, friendly staff. Good walk/cycle paths into town, only 10 minutes
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The location, the staff, the facilities,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The location, the staff, the facilities, the Bus Bar, the live music all great
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Petruth Paddocks
Labourham Drove
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS27 3XW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.26792°N
2.77276°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 10.2 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 10.4 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 10.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 10.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Brean | 11 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 5.2 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 6.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 6.8 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 8.7 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.4 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 10.9 mi
Clevedon Court 12.1 mi
Tyntesfield 12.2 mi
Stembridge Tower Mill 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 0.8 mi
Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 3.2 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.1 mi
Winscombe 4.1 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 11 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 12.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Petruth Paddocks have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Petruth Paddocks dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Petruth Paddocks? There’s loads within walking distance of the campsite to keep you entertained. Fancy sampling local produce? Cheddar Ales Brewery, Tap Room and Shop (five minutes’ walk) has a range of award-wining ales. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Petruth Paddocks?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Petruth Paddocks? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.